John Hickenlooper considering Senate run in 2020

SOURCE thehill.com
Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper may consider running for Senate in 2020 if his presidential primary standing doesn’t improve. Despite polling between 0-1%, he is seen as a strong candidate to challenge Colorado’s Republican Sen. Cory Gardner.

Key Points

  • Hickenlooper may shift focus to Senate run if presidential bid doesn’t improve
  • Recognized as a strong candidate to take on Cory Gardner
  • Colorado, Arizona, and Maine are seen as competitive states for Democrats

Pros

  • Potential to challenge Colorado’s Republican Sen. Cory Gardner
  • Could help Democrats flip the Senate

Cons

  • Low polling numbers in the presidential primary